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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,585.31, 4,948.46 and 2,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,585.31, 4,948.46 and 2,013.91 is: 2,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,585.31 : 4,948.46 = 2,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,585.31/4,948.46 = 2,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,585.31x = 4,948.46 × 2,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,585.31x = 9,965,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,738.19/3,585.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.60

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